The ageless story of Romeo and Juliet has been told countless times and in
every possible variation. So why should anybody buy another Romeo and Juliet
DVD? Quite simply: The Bolshoi at the Bolshoi.

The outstanding choreography of Yuri Grigorovich focuses mainly on the emotions
and the passion of the star-crossed lovers, rather than the surrounding circumstances.
Everything is expressed by dance. This classic ballet also provides the perfect
showcase for Grigorovich's wife, the magnificent Natalya Bessmertnova. As one
of Russia's legendary soloists, the prima ballerina is - in spite of her age
- an enchanting Juliet. Aleksandr Vetrov must also be mentioned for a masterful
performance as Tybalt.

"Miss Bessmertnova has a magical quality that singles her out from
every other performer, a mixture of intensity of feeling and effortless projection
of dance ideas. Dark-haired, huge-eyed, with long limbs and a supple torso,
she is a perfect dance instrument "The Financial Times

The Bolshoi Ballet company performed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden,
in July and August 2004, their first major London season since 1999.

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